Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Fri, 13/05/2016 - 11:25am
Ellen’s New Home was built in a newly developed, elevated subdivision with outstanding views to the end of the Coromandel Ranges. This view clinched the choice of the section as Ellen had previously lived on their 5th generation dairy farm on the northern outskirts of Paeroa for 58 years. Ellen...
Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Fri, 13/05/2016 - 9:58am
Faced with a steep, tight site in central Auckland, designer Hamish Stirrat knew he would have to literally push the boundaries to achieve his design brief for a four-bedroom family home.
As Hamish, of Fabricate Architecture, says, “It was clear from the outset that the project was going...
Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Fri, 13/05/2016 - 9:45am
Who are NZMRM?
The New Zealand Metal Roofing Manufacturers (NZMRM) is an incorporated body representing the majority of metal roofing manufacturers in New Zealand. Metal roofs constitute over 95% of all Commercial roofs and around 75% of all Residential roofs in New...
Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Fri, 13/05/2016 - 9:36am
Meet the Locals He Tuku Aroha precinct, Wellington Zoo
As part of its redevelopment and rejuvenation, Wellington Zoo has created a precinct that it describes as “a love story to New Zealand”.
Meet the Locals He Tuku Aroha occupies 7000sq m – more than a fifth of the zoo’s footprint –...
Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 3:12pm
In Scope issue 40 we published an article on the Chrysalis Childcare Centre and omitted any reference to Cooper Roofing who were contacted to supply and fix the Dimond Rib 50 cladding.
The design of the building is unique and the continuous curve to the building proved to be a complex...
Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 3:07pm
Metrotile launch the new Titania Colour in their Shake profile.
Platinum Homes have chosen a Titania roof to showcase their new Karaka Harbourside showhome.
Platinum Homes were looking for a roof tile featuring the wood grain appearance of a traditional shake that would create an...
Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 3:03pm
Metalcraft Roofing’s newest roofing and cladding profile, Kãhu®, not only represents qualities of elegance, endurance and style but also features an innovative double capillary overlap to the side lap.
This double capillary overlap allows for greater weather performance and provides an...
Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 2:58pm
In the days gone by when there was only galvanised coated product used and soldering was the tried and true method for sealing, this method provided a fully sealed joint suitable for use with prickles.
With the introduction and more extensive use of colour product on Zincalume...
Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 2:34pm
Strategic Background
Recent and signalled changes in Law, around Builder liability, Council liability and Risk based consenting, have created a legal environment that is conducive to the development of an extended range of builder guarantees.
On the back of its...
Submitted by Bruce Duncan on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 2:26pm
NZ Steel an integral part of ground-breaking home
Most people didn’t think it was possible to build on a 20-degree slope until pole houses were proven viable in the 1970s. But building on “insane” slopes of 45-degrees-plus had defied all safe construction efforts until Nic Ballara of...
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